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In children and Adults - ADD is a neurological disorder that affects at least 5% of the population. The symptoms for ADD include: short attention span, distractibility, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity or restlessness, failure to pay close attention to details, difficulty sustaining attention in tasks, problems listening, misplacing things, being easily distracted, forgetful,  having problems following through on instructions, difficulties completing work, chores, or duties, and avoidance or dislike of prolonged tasks (i.e., schoolwork, homework, long movies, books). If ADD is left untreated it may greatly affect self-esteem, relationships, and work. Proper treatment can change the ADD person’s life.

Here, the treatment of ADD is psychotherapy which can include social skills and communication training, cognitive and emotional techniques, psychoeducational techniques, biofeedback and neurofeedback. For the parents or partner, they can learn to help with positive movitation, communication, time management and setting the right atmosphere.